Weightbearing Restrictions on Postoperative Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Surgery for FAI
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this single-blinded (assessor) randomized trial is to compare patient-reported, clinical and functional outcomes in patients randomized to weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) or partial weight-bearing (PWB) restrictions following arthroscopic surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) up to 12-months postoperative.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 16 - 50 years of age at time of surgery * Diagnosis of FAI (cam, pincer, mixed) based on the 2016 Warwick Agreement. All 3 criteria below must be met: 1. Symptoms of motion- or position-related pain in the hip or groin 2. Clinical signs consistent with FAI such as: decreased hip flexion and internal rotation, or positive impingement sign 3. Radiographic evidence (on BOTH x-ray AND non-contrast MRI) of intra-articular pathology consistent with FAI as determined by the treating surgeon. * Failed conservative interventions of at least 3 months (i.e. physiotherapy) * Have symptom relief with intra-articular injection of local anaesthetic * Unilateral or bilateral surgical intervention (note: unilateral required to ensure the weight bearing guidelines are followed) * Are willing to be followed for 12 months post-operative. Eligibility for 'return to sport' cohort: Additional assessment measures related to return to sport will be collected on the patient who meet the fo